AMCA configuration in final stages

[IND151]

The CAD images of India’s stealth fighter AMCA.

Bangalore: Twelve years after India finally shown the courage to take a home-grown combat fighter for its maiden flight in Bangalore, scientists at the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) in Vimanapura, near Old Airport, are ready to unleash the next big desi dream called, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). Military sources confirm to Express that the configuration of AMCA has reached the final stages. At the biennial carnival of the flying machines, set to begin at Yelahanka Air Force Station next week, India will for the first time showcase a 1:8 model of the AMCA, revealing some of its capabilities via super-graphics.
The AMCA project, kept completely under wraps in the last couple of years, will be officially India’s maiden foray into a stealth programme. The Doubting Thomas might have eyebrows up hearing the AMCA news, considering the Light Combat Programme (LCA) Tejas still has to travel some distance before the Indian Air Force (IAF) finally accepts it.
The AMCA, being tipped as the next generation multi role combat aircraft, is designed to meet the needs of the IAF. It is conceived in the medium weight category, with twin engine. “We have reached some level of technology maturity now with the help of DRDO and CSIR labs, in addition to some select-private companies. A new technology is onboard for weapon release, considering AMCA will have an internal weapon bay,” sources said. Understandably, when operational, the AMCA design will ensure that it ducks enemy radars, thanks to its low-signature patterns.
The shape of the aircraft is what makes AMCA different. Along with its modern air intake features, new materials, pilot comfort and the ergonomic cockpit design, scientists claim that the aircraft will have good capability to carry out air-to-air missions required for air superiority, which includes point defence, area defence and escort. “As a multi-role fighter, the aircraft will also have adequate strike capability with emphasis on critical opening day missions like SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air Defense), DEAD (Destruction of Enemy Air Defense) and precision strike,” sources said.
Currently the scientists are engaged in various scale model tests for the configuration of the design. With an initial government funding sanctioned in 2011 for a feasibility study, sources say that in the next few months a feasible design of AMCA should be out. Currently, a small team of scientists at ADA is concentrating on the design. The expected maiden flight should be by the end of the decade.
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[IndianArmy]

When is the prototype expected??

 

[Anony]

Twelve years after India finally shown the courage to take a home-grown combat fighter for its maiden flight in Bangalore, scientists at the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) in Vimanapura, near Old Airport, are ready to unleash the next big desi dream called, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). Military sources confirm to Express that the configuration of AMCA has reached the final stages. At the biennial carnival of the flying machines, set to begin at Yelahanka Air Force Station next week, India will for the first time showcase a 1:8 model of the AMCA, revealing some of its capabilities via super-graphics.
The AMCA project, kept completely under wraps in the last couple of years, will be officially India’s maiden foray into a stealth programme. The Doubting Thomas might have eyebrows up hearing the AMCA news, considering the Light Combat Programme (LCA) Tejas still has to travel some distance before the Indian Air Force (IAF) finally accepts it.
The AMCA, being tipped as the next generation multirole combat aircraft, is designed to meet the needs of the IAF. It is conceived in the medium weight category, with twin engine. “We have reached some level of technology maturity now with the help of DRDO and CSIR labs, in addition to some select-private companies. A new technology is onboard for weapon release, considering AMCA will have an internal weapon bay,” sources said. Understandably, when operational, the AMCA design will ensure that it ducks enemy radars, thanks to its low-signature patterns.
The shape of the aircraft is what makes AMCA different. Along with its modern air intake features, new materials, pilot comfort and the ergonomic cockpit design, scientists claim that the aircraft will have good capability to carry out air-to-air missions required for air superiority, which includes point defence, area defence and escort. “As a multi-role fighter, the aircraft will also have adequate strike capability with emphasis on critical opening day missions like SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air Defense), DEAD (Destruction of Enemy Air Defense) and precision strike,” sources said.
Currently the scientists are engaged in various scale model tests for the configuration of the design. With an initial government funding sanctioned in 2011 for a feasibility study, sources say that in the next few months a feasible design of AMCA should be out. Currently, a small team of scientists at ADA is concentrating on the design. The expected maiden flight should be by the end of the decade.

 

[perplexed]

yeah plz operationalize LCA mk-ii first ..always making castles on air.. ADA !!

and what are the 5th gen engines they are planning for it ?
CR@P

 

[Yeti]

Looking forward to seeing the model the serpentine shaped air-intakes, internal weapons bay and extensive use of composites not to mention the actual shaping of the bird is very exciting!

 

[jaiind]

i think AMCA will be initiated based on the PAK FA.

 

[Yeti]

i think AMCA will be initiated based on the PAK FA.

Doubt that this is a unique project being developed by the Aeronautical Development Agency

We have come a long way in the use of composites in part due to the LCA project that even Israel buys it of us.

 

[IndianArmy]

We if we can make a TD fly by 2017. It would be a good achievement. If I am not mistaken, 2 TD's and 7 Prototypes will be made before it is inducted.

 

[jaiind]

Doubt that this is a unique project being developed by the Aeronautical Development Agency

We have come a long way in the use of composites in part due to the LCA project that even Israel buys it of us.

what i feel is it would be to early to comment on the AMCA project initiation and final product. ADA may had developed few components for AMCA .In order to make it feasible with out any technical assistance from others on this high complex project is not possible alone for ADA.

 

[Black Widow]

yeah plz operationalize LCA mk-ii first ..always making castles on air.. ADA !!

and what are the 5th gen engines they are planning for it ?
CR@P

LCA MK I is done, MK II will be piece of cake (Arjuna MKI took 10-15 yrs, MKII took just 2-3 Yrs) (Just putting new engine, and some cosmetic change, that will go parallel with MK I production.)
@AMCA: The testing engine will be GE414 (Later It can be replaced, no idea). Rest of the things will be tested on LCA (Landing gear, Avionics etc).

If properly planned, It can be achived in 5-6 years.

 

[Yeti]

We if we can make a TD fly by 2017. It would be a good achievement. If I am not mistaken, 2 TD's and 7 Prototypes will be made before it is inducted.

Not sure regarding the the dates of the prototypes but article quotes The expected maiden flight should be by the end of the decade key word being should be.

what i feel is it would be to early to comment on the AMCA project initiation and final product. ADA may had developed few components for AMCA .In order to make it feasible with out any technical assistance from others on this high complex project is not possible alone for ADA.

That is why they have roped in private companies also



“We have reached some level of technology maturity now with the help of DRDO and CSIR labs, in addition to some select-private companies

To say we have not learnt anything from the LCA project is unjust and unfair we have made great strides which can also be seen in the MK 2 version also of Tejas, im rather optimistic going forward.

 

[IndianArmy]

Not sure regarding the the dates of the prototypes but article quotes The expected maiden flight should be by the end of the decade key word being should be.




That is why they have roped in private companies also



“We have reached some level of technology maturity now with the help of DRDO and CSIR labs, in addition to some select-private companies

To say we have not learnt anything from the LCA project is unjust and unfair we have made great strides which can also be seen in the MK 2 version also of Tejas, im rather optimistic going forward.

Well, I would like to keep my fingers crossed. the sooner the better.

 

[Yeti]

Well, I would like to keep my fingers crossed. the sooner the better.

You and me both but it will be intresting to see the model and the graphics of the capabilities which will be shown next week.

 

[hitenray09]

When is the prototype expected??

The expected maiden flight should be by the end of the decade.

Currently the scientists are engaged in various scale model tests for the configuration of the design. With an initial government funding sanctioned in 2011 for a feasibility study, sources say that in the next few months a feasible design of AMCA should be out. Currently, a small team of scientists at ADA is concentrating on the design. The expected maiden flight should be by the end of the decade.
Tomorrow: Features, capabilities and technologies



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[IND151]

^^ thanks for that